Job offer

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated researcher for a PhD project focused on the fabrication of molecular nanodevices. This role involves exploring new molecular building blocks and enhancing the functionality of nanostructures for optoelectronic applications. You will work in a collaborative environment, driving your research and presenting findings at scientific meetings. If you're passionate about materials technology and eager to push the boundaries of molecular electronics, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Motivated and curious scientist who can work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge in scanning probe microscopies and spectroscopy techniques is appreciated.

Responsabilités

• Drive your own research project in a stimulating, international environment.
• Respond to the demand for molecular electronic nanodevices.

Connaissances

Surface Science

Physical Chemistry

Material Science

Fluent English

Formation

BSc/MSc degree

Outils

Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM)

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

X-ray Photoemission Spectroscopy (XPS)

Synchrotron Facilities

Optical Spectroscopy

Description du poste

Organisation/Company: Sorbonne Université

Research Field: Physics, Chemistry, Technology » Materials technology

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Leading Researcher (R4), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3)

Country: France

Application Deadline: 3 May 2025 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The next frontier for the fabrication of molecular nanodevices for optoelectronic applications is to be able to control the structure−function properties of the nanostructures on demand, to refine the subtle balance between molecule–molecule interactions and molecule–surface interactions through non-covalently adsorbed 1D or 2D supramolecular self-assemblies, and to create out-of-plane functions by engineering 3D nano-objects. Self-assembled molecular networks offer the unique advantage of simultaneously controlling both on-surface (in-plane) self-assembly and the orientation and position of the off-plane functionality of the adsorbed molecule, unlike self-assembled monolayers. Our previous works have demonstrated, through non-covalent surface functionalization, an easy-to-implement strategy to decorate graphene-based materials in a tunable way with 3D molecular building blocks composed of a pedestal, a linker and a chromophore in order to obtain light-responsive systems.

In this context, the present PhD project will seek the main objective to respond to the current demand of molecular electronic nanodevices for one-dimensional architectures which are particularly targeted in order to induce anisotropy in specific in-plane and out-of-plane orientations. This project is based on the use of new molecular building blocks by introducing a covalent bond - instead of a coordination link - between the pedestal and the off-plane functionality deposited on different kinds of conducting substrates.

Responsibilities

1. Use of available new molecular building blocks by introducing a covalent bond - instead of a coordination link - between the pedestal and the off-plane functionality deposited on different kinds of conducting substrates.
2. Respond to the current demand of molecular electronic nanodevices for one-dimensional architectures in order to induce anisotropy in specific in-plane and out-of-plane orientations.
3. Drive your own research project in a stimulating, international and collaborative environment.
4. Present and communicate research results at national and international scientific meetings.

Qualifications

1. You are a motivated and curious enthusiastic scientist who can work independently but also in a team.
2. You should hold a BSc/MSc degree in Surface Science, Physical Chemistry, Material Science, or related subject.
3. Knowledge in scanning probe microscopies (scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and/or atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS), synchrotron facilities and/or optical spectroscopy will also be appreciated.
4. Fluent English language skills (written and spoken) are required.